Adventure module list
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 10:57 pm
(updated)
Here's a list of pretty much all official (i.e. not fan made) game module and adventure frameworks for Earthdawn. When those adventures are available in multiple editions, the link included is for the most recent/updated one. Note that since they are adventures and not resource books, they are compatible with any editions since they mostly don't cover anything related to the mechanics, so a first edition adventures would be compatible with a campaign set in 4th Edition.
Clicking the title of the module will bring you to the product page with a more detailed description of the book and the ability to purchase it in PDFs files or (sometime) paper.
NB: The 'Classic Edition' was produced between the 2nd and 3rd Edition
'FULL' MODULES:
Adventure Compendium (Classic Edition, 369 pages)
A compendium of 1st Edition adventures, including:
- Mist of Betrayal: 3-5 players, Novice (67 pages)
- Terror in the sky: 3-5 players, Novice (59 pages)
- Infected: 3-5 players, Novice (61 pages)
- Shattered pattern: 3-5 players, Journeyman (51 pages)
- Blades: 3-5 players, Journeyman (88 pages)
Ardanyan’s revenge (3rd Edition, 106 pages)
A linear adventure/module for 3-5 players, Novice.
Burning Desires (3rd Edition, 98 pages)
A linear adventure/module for 3-5 players, Journeyman.
Kratas Adventures (3rd Edition, 98 pages)
Several adventures centering on the city of Kratas. This is NOT the Kratas book itself but an independent adventures book. NOT the same quests than in the adventures frameworks of the Kratas book. They are NOT for ‘thieves/thieves-like only’ but are for high Journeyman to Warden players.
Legends of Barsaive (4th Edition)
Toys in the attic, Lip service
Two (so far) adventures book set around Heaven/Parlainth. For 6 to 8 players of 1st to 2nd Circle.
Misguided Ambitions (3rd Edition, 38 pages)
An introduction to Earthdawn, the booklet includes a quick overview of the Earthdawn universe then an interesting adventure module to introduce brand new characters/players to the game. This book is available for free.
Parlainth Adventures (1st Edition, 80 pages)
Several mid-sized adventures set in the city of Parlainth. Some for 2nd to 3rd Circle and 1 for 4th to 5th Circle.
Path of deception (1st Edition, 116 pages)
A linear adventure/module in Parlainth for 6-8 players, 3rd to 5th Circle.
Prelude to War (1st Edition, 122 pages), Barsaive at war (1st Edition, 157 pages) and Barsaive in Chaos (2nd Edition, 129 pages)
THE epic adventures of Earthdawn. Needs to be at least 4th Circle in the beginning but Circle requirements increases as the modules advance (although the LP given at each steps should be enough to meet those requirements).
WARNING!: A few events from Barsaive at war are NOT considered canon in 4th edition (specifically, the horrors attack on Vivane/Skypoint).
WARNING!: Barsaive in Chaos is NOT considered canon AT ALL in 4th edition.
Shards (3rd Edition, 98 pages each)
Volume 1, Volume 2
Two volumes containing a compilation of Adventures found in a ton of different books of previous editions. They are NOT a campaign (not related to one another) and varies from Novice to Journeyman.
Sky point adventures (1st Edition, 82 pages)
A semi-linear set of adventures happening in and around the Terran’s Skypoint and Vivane area. For 2nd to 4th Circle.
Throal Adventures (1st Edition, 82 pages)
A semi-linear set of adventures happening in and around Throal. Strangely enough, although they claim to be linear, the Circle requirements for them dont make sense as the last one require 3rd to 4th Circle, while the 1st one require 5th and the 3rd one 6th to 7th Circle.
FRAMEWORKS:
Adventures frameworks are usually part of a non-adventure book and they give the general frameworks for an adventure but are not as detailed as a real module. An entire adventure framework might fit within a few pages.
Legends of Earthdawn (1st Edition)
Volume 1, Volume 2
Two volumes with the same approach: a compilation of short stories (2-5 pages) with adventure frameworks for each of them at the end of the book.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 1: Throal (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing the kingdom of Throal. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 120 onward. Those are NOT the same adventures as the Throal Adventures book.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 2: Serpent River (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing regions around the Serpent river, mostly (but not only) the T'skrangs. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 87 onward.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 3: Cara Fahd (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing the brand new ork nation of Cara Fahd. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 108 onward.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 4: Crystal Raiders (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing the multiples Crystal Raiders clan and their mountain ranges. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 107 onward.
Kratas City of thieves (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook on the city of Kratas. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 192 onward. Those are NOT the same than in the Kratas Adventures book.
Sky Point and Vivane boxed set (1st Edition)
A set of 3 books concerning the Theran city/outpost of Vivane and it's immediate area. The 3rd book (Vivane Province) includes some adventures frameworks from page 54 onward. Those are NOT the same than in the Sky Point Adventures book.
Travar The merchant city (4th Edition)
Sourcebook on the city of Travar. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 258 onward.
Special Adventures Frameworks 'Adventure Resources' (3rd Edition). A bunch of adventure frameworks including:
- Ancient Hatred
- Battle In The Mists
- False Prophet
- For The Tear Of A Dragon
- Like Moths To A Flame
- Messengers Of Doom
- Overdue Fee
- Smiling Faces
- Storm Over Wolfs Hill
- The Cure For Evil
Here's a list of pretty much all official (i.e. not fan made) game module and adventure frameworks for Earthdawn. When those adventures are available in multiple editions, the link included is for the most recent/updated one. Note that since they are adventures and not resource books, they are compatible with any editions since they mostly don't cover anything related to the mechanics, so a first edition adventures would be compatible with a campaign set in 4th Edition.
Clicking the title of the module will bring you to the product page with a more detailed description of the book and the ability to purchase it in PDFs files or (sometime) paper.
NB: The 'Classic Edition' was produced between the 2nd and 3rd Edition
'FULL' MODULES:
Adventure Compendium (Classic Edition, 369 pages)
A compendium of 1st Edition adventures, including:
- Mist of Betrayal: 3-5 players, Novice (67 pages)
- Terror in the sky: 3-5 players, Novice (59 pages)
- Infected: 3-5 players, Novice (61 pages)
- Shattered pattern: 3-5 players, Journeyman (51 pages)
- Blades: 3-5 players, Journeyman (88 pages)
Ardanyan’s revenge (3rd Edition, 106 pages)
A linear adventure/module for 3-5 players, Novice.
Burning Desires (3rd Edition, 98 pages)
A linear adventure/module for 3-5 players, Journeyman.
Kratas Adventures (3rd Edition, 98 pages)
Several adventures centering on the city of Kratas. This is NOT the Kratas book itself but an independent adventures book. NOT the same quests than in the adventures frameworks of the Kratas book. They are NOT for ‘thieves/thieves-like only’ but are for high Journeyman to Warden players.
Legends of Barsaive (4th Edition)
Toys in the attic, Lip service
Two (so far) adventures book set around Heaven/Parlainth. For 6 to 8 players of 1st to 2nd Circle.
Misguided Ambitions (3rd Edition, 38 pages)
An introduction to Earthdawn, the booklet includes a quick overview of the Earthdawn universe then an interesting adventure module to introduce brand new characters/players to the game. This book is available for free.
Parlainth Adventures (1st Edition, 80 pages)
Several mid-sized adventures set in the city of Parlainth. Some for 2nd to 3rd Circle and 1 for 4th to 5th Circle.
Path of deception (1st Edition, 116 pages)
A linear adventure/module in Parlainth for 6-8 players, 3rd to 5th Circle.
Prelude to War (1st Edition, 122 pages), Barsaive at war (1st Edition, 157 pages) and Barsaive in Chaos (2nd Edition, 129 pages)
THE epic adventures of Earthdawn. Needs to be at least 4th Circle in the beginning but Circle requirements increases as the modules advance (although the LP given at each steps should be enough to meet those requirements).
WARNING!: A few events from Barsaive at war are NOT considered canon in 4th edition (specifically, the horrors attack on Vivane/Skypoint).
WARNING!: Barsaive in Chaos is NOT considered canon AT ALL in 4th edition.
Shards (3rd Edition, 98 pages each)
Volume 1, Volume 2
Two volumes containing a compilation of Adventures found in a ton of different books of previous editions. They are NOT a campaign (not related to one another) and varies from Novice to Journeyman.
Sky point adventures (1st Edition, 82 pages)
A semi-linear set of adventures happening in and around the Terran’s Skypoint and Vivane area. For 2nd to 4th Circle.
Throal Adventures (1st Edition, 82 pages)
A semi-linear set of adventures happening in and around Throal. Strangely enough, although they claim to be linear, the Circle requirements for them dont make sense as the last one require 3rd to 4th Circle, while the 1st one require 5th and the 3rd one 6th to 7th Circle.
FRAMEWORKS:
Adventures frameworks are usually part of a non-adventure book and they give the general frameworks for an adventure but are not as detailed as a real module. An entire adventure framework might fit within a few pages.
Legends of Earthdawn (1st Edition)
Volume 1, Volume 2
Two volumes with the same approach: a compilation of short stories (2-5 pages) with adventure frameworks for each of them at the end of the book.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 1: Throal (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing the kingdom of Throal. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 120 onward. Those are NOT the same adventures as the Throal Adventures book.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 2: Serpent River (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing regions around the Serpent river, mostly (but not only) the T'skrangs. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 87 onward.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 3: Cara Fahd (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing the brand new ork nation of Cara Fahd. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 108 onward.
Nations of Barsaive Volume 4: Crystal Raiders (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook mostly describing the multiples Crystal Raiders clan and their mountain ranges. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 107 onward.
Kratas City of thieves (3rd Edition)
Sourcebook on the city of Kratas. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 192 onward. Those are NOT the same than in the Kratas Adventures book.
Sky Point and Vivane boxed set (1st Edition)
A set of 3 books concerning the Theran city/outpost of Vivane and it's immediate area. The 3rd book (Vivane Province) includes some adventures frameworks from page 54 onward. Those are NOT the same than in the Sky Point Adventures book.
Travar The merchant city (4th Edition)
Sourcebook on the city of Travar. Some adventures frameworks are found from page 258 onward.
Special Adventures Frameworks 'Adventure Resources' (3rd Edition). A bunch of adventure frameworks including:
- Ancient Hatred
- Battle In The Mists
- False Prophet
- For The Tear Of A Dragon
- Like Moths To A Flame
- Messengers Of Doom
- Overdue Fee
- Smiling Faces
- Storm Over Wolfs Hill
- The Cure For Evil